Sumit Garg

About Sumit Garg

Senior IT leader with 25+ years of diverse work experience (Regional / Global) across FMCG / CPG / Pharmaceuticals / Life Science / Automobile industries\"\"Motivated Self Starter and an authentic leader with a track record of achievements who continuously focusses on building capabilities and acquiring new skills. I really enjoy working in matrix, diverse & multicultural environments.\"\"A strategic thinker with strong techno functional knowledge, Data & Digital Mindset and highly capable of innovative thinking related to Emerging Technologies.\"Key areas of expertise-CIO | CDTO, Digital Business Transformation | M&A, Divestitures | Shared Services | IT Audit, Risk & Compliance | Change MgmtStrong Enterprise Business Process Knowledge – Customer CentricConsumer focussed with in-depth understanding of E2E Business processes with strong domain knowledge in Supply Chain & Commercial processes.IT Strategies / Products / E2E ServicesProven track record in enabling business transformation, driving Simplification Agenda & delivering Business Value through IT / Digital / Operational TransformationDefining IT Strategy in close partnership with Business stakeholders and leading delivery of Programs / Products (AGILE methodology) including Governance and Managing Resources / Budgeting.Experienced in managing E2E IT Services across a highly complex Landscape (Infrastructure, Applications, Projects/ Products, Risk & compliance, Vendor / Contracts), Advisory / Consultancy:Merger Acquisitions & Divestitures (MA & D) – Due Diligence, Integration, Carve-out planning & execution of IT Plans. Designing and delivering IT Blueprints for Greenfield Sites, Site Exits and New office Set-ups.Experienced in leading IT Audits, engaging with Big 4 accounting firms and ensuring Compliance / mitigation of IT Risks across an enterprise.

Experience

1. Chief Information Officer

   Piramal Pharma Solutions

   Apr 2021 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Global CIO at Piramal Pharma solutions, leading enterprise-wide digital transformation across a global pharmaceutical and CDMO landscape.I partner closely with business leadership across 3 Regions to drive technology-led growth, operational excellence, and regulatory-compliant innovation across R&D, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial operations. My focus is on modernizing core platforms, strengthening cybersecurity, and enabling data- and AI-driven decision-making to support scalable, resilient, and future-ready pharma operations.Key areas of leadership include:• Global IT strategy and governance across multi-site operations• ERP (SAP S/4HANA), LIMS, and core digital platform transformations• AI, GenAI, and automation to enhance productivity and insight• Cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance in regulated environments• Cloud, data platforms, and scalable digital architectures• Talent development and high-performing global IT teamsI am passionate about aligning technology with business outcomes, building strong global teams, and using digital innovation to accelerate Piramal Pharma’s mission of delivering high-quality, affordable healthcare worldwide.

Education

• Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology

  Masters in Computer Applications (MCA), Computer Science

  1991 — 1994

• Panjab University

  Masters, Physics (Hons)

  1987 — 1991

Skills

• Change Management
• IT Strategy
• Business Process Improvement
• Leadership
• Team Management
• Business Process
• Strategy
• Erp